Changes during the Reformation Flashcards
(13 cards)
What was the Act of Supremacy (1534) and what did it declare?
The Act of Supremacy (1534) made Henry VIII Supreme Head of the Church of England, formally breaking from Rome.
What changes were made to church services and the Bible under Henry VIII?
Bibles were translated into English and some Catholic practices (like pilgrimages and veneration of relics) were reduced or outlawed.
How did the Ten Articles (1536) begin to move English doctrine away from Catholic beliefs?
The Ten Articles (1536) introduced some Protestant elements, but retained key Catholic doctrines like transubstantiation.
What was the significance of the Six Articles (1539)?
The Six Articles (1539) reaffirmed traditional Catholic beliefs, enforcing clerical celibacy and transubstantiation?showing Henry’s conservative theology.
What role did Thomas Cranmer play in shaping religious change under Edward VI?
Cranmer promoted Protestant reforms under Edward VI, including translating services into English and developing the Book of Common Prayer.
What did the First and Second Books of Common Prayer (1549 and 1552) introduce?
The 1549 Book of Common Prayer introduced English services, while the 1552 version removed most Catholic elements and emphasised Protestant beliefs.
What language were church services now conducted in under Edward VI?
Under Edward VI, services were conducted in English, replacing Latin and making worship more accessible.
What was the significance of the 1552 Second Book of Common Prayer for Protestant doctrine?
The 1552 Prayer Book removed all mention of the real presence in communion and embraced salvation by faith?a major step in Protestant reform.
What new Church structure was created under Edward VI?
The Church became more hierarchical under royal control, with bishops appointed by the monarch and doctrines set by the Crown.
What was the Dissolution of the Monasteries and when did it take place?
The Dissolution of the Monasteries (1536?1540) involved the closure and destruction of monasteries and the seizure of their assets.
How did the Dissolution impact the economy and land ownership in England?
The Dissolution transferred land and wealth to the Crown and nobility, boosting Henry?s finances and weakening Catholic power.
What was the Court of Augmentations, and what role did it play?
The Court of Augmentations was set up in 1536 to manage the newly acquired monastic wealth and land.
How did Henry VIII redistribute monastic land and wealth?
Henry redistributed monastic lands to loyal nobles and gentry, creating a new elite dependent on royal favour.
